Hardy Edibles

Betulaceae

filbert

Corylus maxima

filbert

Photo: Fritz Geller-Grimm — CC BY-SA 2.5 · source

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Survives zone 5 through 8

Hazelnut — excellent raw or roasted.

Hardiness
Zone 5 to 8
Habit
Shrub
Edible part
Nut
Ripens
September
Mature size
Large suckering shrub; coppiceable; container short-term
Light
Full sun to partial — nut set needs sun
Soil pH
6.0–7.5 (lime-tolerant)
Environment
Temperate
Status
Cultivated
Years to fruit
3–4 yrs
Pollination
SELF-INCOMPATIBLE — hazels need a compatible pollinizer (plant 2–3 cultivars)